
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,736 Rentals) Page 54 of 55


720 Washington

Oak Lawn Blu

527-533 Des Plaines Ave. and 7624-7626 Wilcox

900 S Taylor Ave

941 Chicago Ave

Elmwood Towers

Royal Arms Apartments

Live in Oak Park

817 Seward St

2126 Kenilworth Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave

Greenfield Square Apartments

1303 Maple

123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St.

804 Harrison St.

Iowa Terrace

1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.

133 Rockford Ave.

1475 Ashland Ave

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

814-820 S. Austin Blvd.

405-407 Washington Blvd.

501 N. Lombard Ave.

43-63 Forest Ave

902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St.

1151-1153 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-809 Fillmore St.

532 Des Plaines Ave.

1151 DAVID DRIVE

Cagan Skokie Apartments

824 - 830 Washington St.

529 Michigan

The Stewart

9517-9521 Minnick Ave

204 Marengo Ave.

411-419 Thatcher Ave.

421 S. Lombard Ave.

421 S. Elmwood Ave.

828-834 Reba Pl

Villa Garden Apartments

921-923 Garfield

633 S. Maple Ave.

130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.

111 Garfield

24-32 Washington Blvd.

1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.

4909 Church

520 Rentals

8255 Skokie Boulevard

218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,037 | $595 | $8,604 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,804 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,565 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,656 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chicago is at West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,479.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,012 sq ft.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.